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“In any trade deal we strike, we will be taking into account our high standards to make sure our farmers are undermined.”

Boris Johnson has said he wants the outlines of a deal to be in place by 15 October - but EU officials have claimed they will not be pressured.

Because of course he did.

“If the Scottish Parliament refuses to give its consent to this Bill, any UK government worth its salt would do the right thing and respect the views of this Parliament."

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Britain had already breached the “obligation of good faith” of the agreement, adding that Brussels will be sending a formal “letter of notice” allowing the bloc to launch legal action against the UK.

When Britain formally cuts ties with Brussels on 31 December, London will lose its passport to offer services across the EU, having to rely on the bloc granting the UK ‘equivalence’ to do business in the region.

Trade body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) called for the sector to be prioritised in the negotiations, “not traded off against other industries”.

“The Conservatives call themselves the party of law and order, but have become the party of lawlessness and disorder," David Lammy said.

There are several notable exemptions.